GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
lacerationthe act of lacerating
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
gibeto utter taunting words